1977 Lancia Beta vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 535 kg more than 1977 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lancia Beta | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Beta | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
